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With flat feet and overpronation. does that mean ankles are hypermobile or lax?
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No it does not: Flat feet or pes planus is generally independent of any ankle mechanics . Ankle injuries can arise by certain forces applied across the region but not likely related to mechanisms of over pronation or hyperpronation.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Not necessarily: Hypermobility in the ankles can be due to chronic injury (such as several ankle sprains) or from genetics. Overpronation can be due to lax ligaments for the same reason.
Answered 1/1/2017
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